Post by problem dog on Feb 20, 2013 17:34:49 GMT -5

I was a huge fan of these guys back in college, but I kind of forgot about them when they fell off the map for a few years. Honestly, I figured they had broken up. I'm glad they're back it. Their self-titled album was the first vinyl record I ever bought (along with SYR2).

The newest album is a major shift, but it's clearly still the product of the same band. Interested to hear the new songs live.

Post by itrainmonkeys on Feb 20, 2013 17:56:49 GMT -5

I was a huge fan of these guys back in college, but I kind of forgot about them when they fell off the map for a few years. Honestly, I figured they had broken up. I'm glad they're back it. Their self-titled album was the first vinyl record I ever bought (along with SYR2).

I want to say that one of them went on a solo tour for a little while. I'm pretty sure I saw him open for Felice Brothers or some Deer Tick or some other similar band.

Post by purplefuzzystuff on Feb 20, 2013 20:36:32 GMT -5

This is my favorite band, has been for years and years and even though they have played roo twice, they are pulling me back. I thought I was only going to one smaller festival this year but sure enough I am plotting things to make and sell just to make it to this years roo.....again... And a big part of that is Two GallantsThey are not to be missed.

Post by cheeky on Feb 26, 2013 21:48:00 GMT -5

I was a huge fan of these guys back in college, but I kind of forgot about them when they fell off the map for a few years. Honestly, I figured they had broken up. I'm glad they're back it. Their self-titled album was the first vinyl record I ever bought (along with SYR2).

The newest album is a major shift, but it's clearly still the product of the same band. Interested to hear the new songs live.

I'm in this boat. I was obsessed with The Throes and then What the Toll Tells when it came out. Saw them at Bottletree on that tour and was completely blown away. I think it's odd they made the jump from Saddle Creek to ATO, they seemed such a good fit. I haven't even thought about them since probably '08='09, going to have to check out the newer album.

Post by problem dog on Feb 26, 2013 21:59:37 GMT -5

I'm in this boat. I was obsessed with The Throes and then What the Toll Tells when it came out. Saw them at Bottletree on that tour and was completely blown away. I think it's odd they made the jump from Saddle Creek to ATO, they seemed such a good fit. I haven't even thought about them since probably '08='09, going to have to check out the newer album.

Be prepared for a shock. The chemistry is the same, the drumming is the same, but it has a grunge-folk-metal vibe that wasn't anywhere on the first three albums.

Post by garageland on Mar 1, 2013 19:25:41 GMT -5

It took a few days for me to warm up to it. There is some filler on there, which kinda makes me sad. The previous records didn't really have any. I was kinda freaking out when I saw they signed to ATO, but in all fairness, I'd rather see ATO than a lot of other labels. Every one of the major "indies" have a P&D deal these days, I'm sure Saddle Creek isn't any different.

I'm still 100% for this. It sits in my #3 "must-see" slot, right behind Wilco and Swans.